Bio-Rad Gel Doc 2000

This used Bio-Rad Gel Doc 2000 is a UV gel documentation system that has served molecular biology labs for imaging and analyzing stained DNA and protein gels. It uses a CCD camera mounted over a UV transilluminator to capture images of ethidium bromide stained agarose gels and other common gel stains, providing a straightforward path from gel run to digital image. The system was a standard fixture in many labs for basic nucleic acid and protein gel documentation before newer multiplex imaging platforms became common. The Gel Doc 2000 works with Quantity One software for image capture, band quantification, and molecular weight analysis, giving researchers a practical tool for verifying PCR products, restriction digests, and general electrophoresis results. Its simple operation made it popular in teaching laboratories and smaller research groups that needed dependable gel imaging without extensive setup. This used unit continues to function as a solid entry level gel documentation system for labs that do not require fluorescence multiplexing or chemiluminescent detection. It remains a good fit for budget conscious labs, teaching environments, and any workflow centered on routine UV gel imaging.